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SL04 MEC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,516 mi
Last recorded65,516 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 MEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 65,516 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,444 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2021 63,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,146 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,357 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,238 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 61,238 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,189 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,354 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,864 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 33,864 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs scored & corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 26,425 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,121 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,155 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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SL04 MEC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL04 MEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL04 MEC registered?

SL04 MEC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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